FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

NOTE: All measurements MUST be carried out using a digital multimeter.

1. Check the customer concern by operating the wiper and washer system
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Missing or damaged wiper blade
^ Stuck wiper arm pivot shaft
^ Empty windshield washer reservoir
^ Bent hoses
^ Blocked washer nozzles
^ Float in windshield washer reservoir stuck

Electrical
^ Fuse 20 (10 A)
^ Wiper motor
^ Windshield washer pump
^ Loose connector
^ Wiper switch
^ Damaged wiring harness

3. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom and proceed to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures